Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Charles Coste, the oldest Olympic champion, celebrated his 100th birthday in Bois-Colombes
2024-02-09 06:32:34
He wouldn’t necessarily have thought of crossing that finish line, even though he was never afraid on a bike. But finally, Charles Coste, the oldest French Olympic champion, celebrated his 100th birthday this Thursday at the town hall of Bois-Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine), town where he has lived for around fifteen years. For a long time, Charles Coste was this somewhat forgotten Olympic cycling team pursuit champion, crowned at the London Games in 1948.
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When Le Parisien – Today in France found him, at the time of the attribution of the 2024 Games to Paris, he told us of the regret of his life: not having had the Legion of Honor as the Olympic champions yet receive automatically. But this rule was only enacted in 1952. This request relayed by our newspaper in the world of sport ended up affecting a man, Tony Estanguet, the president of the Paris Olympics Organizing Committee (Cojo). And on April 13, 2022, at Cojo headquarters, Charles Coste received the tribute he deserved. Born on February 8, 1924, he knew the symbol represented by his centenary, the year of the Games. “I will do everything to get there,” he promised a few months ago.
Matt Williams Speaks About Lee Jeong-hoo: His Past, Present, and Future in the MLB,/h1>
Matt Williams (59), former manager of the KIA Tigers in Korea’s professional baseball team and current third base coach of the San Francisco Giants of MLB (US Professional Baseball), gave Lee Jeong-hoo (26) a thumbs up. saying, “He’s an all-rounder who can’t do anything.”
Matt Williams, former KIA Tigers coach. /Reporter Kim Young-geun
Coach Williams said in an interview with The Athletic, a local US media outlet, published on the 9th, “Because there are only 10 teams in the KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) league, I often encountered Lee Jeong-hoo during the time I was the KIA coach (2020-2021).” “When I looked at him, I thought, ‘There’s really nothing he can’t do.’ He was a great fielder and the best hitter in the league. “He was a player who had a high understanding of baseball, who created a positive atmosphere in the dugout, and his teammates loved him,” he recalled.
Coach Williams was the third foreigner to lead a professional Korean baseball team, following Jerry Royster (Lotte) and Trey Hillman (SK at the time). He was the first big league star. He played 17 seasons in the Premier League from 1987 to 2003 and was selected as an All-Star five times.
4 million euros. Details from Henrikh Mkhitaryans contract 2024-02-09 03:40:40
The former captain of the Armenian national football team, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, will extend his contract with Inter Milan. The parties have already reached a verbal agreement and in the next few days there will be an official announcement. The contract will be until the end of the 2024/2025 season. In this season, Mkhitaryan played 22 matches, in which he scored 2 goals and 4 assists. Let’s remind that the Armenian midfielder joined the ranks of “Inter” in the summer of 2022 as a free footballer. Inter signed the current contract with Henrikh Mkhitaryan for two years. According to the Italian media, the Armenian midfielder receives an annual salary of 3.3 million euros. Adding bonuses to his salary, Mkhitaryan earns about 4.5 million euros a year. According to the planned contract, Mkhitaryan will receive 4 million euros per year plus bonuses. In January 2024, Mkhitaryan will turn 35 years old. Let’s admit that at this age, signing a contract with one of the strongest clubs in Europe on such terms is typical of a great football player.
Let’s remind that in March of last year, Mkhitaryan announced that he will end his performance in the national team of Armenia.
Emirates becomes Global Partner of the NBA and Title Partner of the NBA Cup
Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multi-year global marketing partnership that establishes Emirates as the Official Global Partner of the NBA. This collaboration makes Emirates the inaugural Title Partner of the NBA Cup, formerly known as the NBA In-Season Tournament, as well as the NBA’s first official jersey patch partner.
As the first Title Partner of the new edition of the Emirates NBA Cup, the global airline will be present with a co-branded Emirates NBA Cup event logo, with a campaign promoted in collaboration with the NBA social media community and with a graphic presence inside the arena during the semi-finals and final of the tournament starting next season.
The Emirates logo will also be featured on all NBA referees’ jerseys, starting with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game which will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 8:00 pm ET (Monday 2:00 am in Italy live on Sky Sports and NBA League Pass).
“We are proud to have established a global marketing partnership with the National Basket Association by becoming its Global Official Airline Partner,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive.
Coca Cola returns to the ANFP: it is the new sponsor of the Super Cup
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Huachipato and Colo Colo are getting ready to face the Chile Super Cup. This Sunday, at 7:00 p.m., at the National Stadium, both teams will have their first official meeting of the year. In addition, the match will also mark the debut of a new sponsor for this competition.
This is the return of an old commercial ally for the ANFP: Coca Cola. The drink will be the brand of the Super Cup and, in addition, the official sponsor of the new edition of the Chile Cup.
The news emerged as a result of an official graphic of the tournament that was published on the social networks of TNT Sports, a television network that has the broadcasting rights of this competition. However, within minutes they deleted the image.
Graphic with the new sponsor, which was deleted within minutes.
This alliance marks the return of the transnational to the ANFP, after last year they broke a relationship of more than 60 years as sponsor of the Chilean team.
All About Lionel Messi and Inter Miami: Injury, Press Conference, and Upcoming Matches
2024-02-06 10:28:15
Inter Miami will play this Wednesday against Vissel Kobe from 7 a.m. (Argentina time) in the last friendly of the Asian tour. For this match, the presence of Lionel Messi is a complete uncertainty: La Pulga has had muscle discomfort since the match against Al Hilal that left him out of the duel against Hong Kong XI, which generated discomfort in the local government that issued a statement to the regard. The captain of the Argentine National Team spoke about that and more.
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“Unfortunately, it’s a football thing, in any game you can have an injury. It happened to me that I couldn’t be at the Hong Kong match and it’s a shame because I always want to participate, I want to be there and even more so when it comes to these types of matches where we travel so far and people are so excited to see our matches.” , commented the Argentine star in a press conference.
In addition, Leo showed his intention to have revenge. “Hopefully we can play another game in Hong Kong and I can be present as I do whenever I can,
at the end of the suspense and the penalties, the Super Eagles won their ticket for the CAN 2024 final
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the semi-final of this 34th African Cup of Nations, between Nigeria and South Africa.
What is it about ? From the first semi-final of this CAN 2024. And above all, from an unexpected poster opposing Nigeria, a continental juggernaut still undefeated in the tournament, to South Africa, a stunning selection having notably caused Morocco to fall into the eighth of final.
Or ? At the Peace Stadium in Bouaké, Ivory Coast.
At what time ? 18 hours.
On which channel ? On BeIN Sports 2.
Qui live? Denis Ménétrier and Valentin Baudry, always ready to face the sounds of vuvuzela for 90 minutes and even longer if necessary.
The (probable) composition of the teams:
Nwabili – Aina, Troost-Ekong (cap.), Ayaji, Bassey – Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Iwobi – Simon, Osimhen, Lookman.
Selector: José Peseiro.
Williams (cap.) – Kekana, Xulu, Colour, Well – Prince, Sithole – Mudau, Zwane, Lion – Skins.
Selector: Hugo Broos.
Who referees? The Egyptian Omar Amine.
What won’t we talk about? From the carpet, coming out of the shadows.
Penn & Tellers Mesmerizing Magic Performance at the 2024 NFL Honors
Penn & Teller’s Mesmerizing Magic Performance at the 2024 NFL Honors
The 2024 NFL Honors ceremony was a night to remember as the renowned illusionists, Penn & Teller, took the stage by storm with their mesmerizing magic performance. The star-studded event, held at the grand MetLife Stadium in New York, was attended by football legends, celebrities, and die-hard fans alike.
As the evening kicked off with a burst of excitement, the crowd eagerly awaited the appearance of Penn & Teller. Known for their mind-boggling tricks and captivating stage presence, the dynamic duo did not disappoint. With a wave of their wands and a sprinkle of their magic dust, they transported the audience into a world where reality and illusion seamlessly intertwined.
One of the highlights of their performance was a trick that left everyone in awe. Teller, the silent half of the duo, stepped into a transparent box while Penn skillfully manipulated the box’s dimensions. In a matter of seconds, Teller appeared to shrink to a fraction of his original size, leaving the audience gasping in disbelief. The illusion was so convincing that even the most skeptical minds were left questioning their own eyes.
The Essential Wisdom of Patrick Willis: Insights from Former 49ers Star Eric Reid
Eric Reid’s Valuable Lesson from Patrick Willis
Eric Reid entered the NFL with guidance from the renowned 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. His initial years in the league were spent absorbing knowledge from the five-time First-Team All-Pro selection during their time together in San Francisco.
The Crucial Message
During an interview on Super Bowl LVIII Radio Row with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan, Reid shared how a simple yet profound message from Willis became the cornerstone of his career. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection emphasized the importance of accountability and teamwork, urging Reid to always fulfill his responsibilities without excuses.
“You got to do your job,” Reid recounted. ”You got to get it done. The team is depending on you to do your job. Don’t make an excuse, don’t be the reason that we don’t get a stop; we need you to step up.”
Willis’ leadership style resonated with Reid, who highlighted the linebacker’s ability to elevate those around him and inspire peak performance.
Willis’ Impact on the 49ers
Selected 11th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft, Willis made an immediate impact in San Francisco. His accolades include Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and a First-Team All-Pro recognition in his debut season.